Barrow Walney Island Airport (EGNL)
Medium airport · Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Barrow Walney Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNL |
| IATA | BWF |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°7'43" W 3°16'3" 54.12861, -3.26750 |
| Location | Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,438 ft (1048 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,318 ft (1011 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barrow Walney Island Airport at a glance
Barrow Walney Island Airport is a medium airport in Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BWF. The field elevation of 173 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 3,438 ft (1048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barrow Walney Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Airport | EGNH | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Warton Aerodrome | EGNO | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Isle of Man Airport | EGNS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | EGNC | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barrow Walney Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 173 ft field elevation of Barrow Walney Island Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barrow Walney Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barrow Walney Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barrow Walney Island Airport is EGNL, and its IATA code is BWF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barrow Walney Island Airport above sea level?
Barrow Walney Island Airport sits at an elevation of 173 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barrow Walney Island Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.1286, -3.2675 — in Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blackpool Airport, about 43 km away.
Does EGNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barrow Walney Island Airport?
Barrow Walney Island Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,438 ft (1048 m) with a ASP surface.